How to remove fake tan: tips, advice, and best products to use
While I now have perfected my fake tan application – *bows* – thanks to an abundance of tips from tanning experts, I also have a good idea of the best ways to remove fake tan if needed, again thanks to tips from tanning experts over the years. Here, one of them, Jules von Hep, author of The Confidence Ritual, shares his easy tips...
"You need the 4 S's – soak, sweat, scrub and swim," notes von Hep.
Soak in bath water containing bath oils; this will soften the tan down and make it easier to remove
Sweat it off – a tan that's been through a workout or sauna is more likely to come off faster than those that haven't
Scrub it – I love using exfoliating gloves (or brush) to really work a body polish in and around the skin in upward circular motions.
Swim – Chlorinated water is a magic ingredient for taking a tan off
And for stubborn hair and feet, "try mixing lemon juice with a dishwasher tablet to remove stubborn thick tan," suggests von Hep, "Less is more, as a dishwasher tablet contains harsh chemicals, so go easy."
Keeks Reid is the Beauty Director at Cosmopolitan UK. While she loves all things beauty, Keeks is a hair fanatic through and through. She started her career in beauty journalism in 2013 as editorial assistant at Blackhair and Hair magazines working her way to Acting Editor of Blackhair magazine at 23 years old. She spent much of her career working in trade hairdressing media at Hairdressers Journal, Salon International and the British Hairdressing Awards. Which is why she is a regular contributor to Cosmo's Curl Up franchise. Now, alongside her Cosmo work, she presents, creates content on social media and works with a range of beauty companies; from magazines and websites to beauty brands and salons.
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